Housing crisis deepens as Byo backlog grows
The report shows the waiting list continued to grow during the reporting period, increasing from 145 936 applicants in April to 146 526 in May, even as more historical records were digitised.
By Silas Nkala
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BCC clamps down on stray dogs, illegal kitchens
The move comes as the local authority rolls out a Solid Waste Management Master Plan, a long-term strategy designed to overhaul refuse collection, curb
By Silas Nkala
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Bulawayo housing list tops 160 000
Today, while the name AS/400 is still colloquially used, the underlying hardware is known as IBM Power Systems, and the modern operating system is called IBM i.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 18, 2026
Byo toilet project stalls over survey delays
According to the latest housing and community services report, presented on June 4, 2026, sanitation projects in Iminyela and Mabutweni face significant backlogs.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 16, 2026
Residents told to fill own potholes as council runs out of asphalt
In a rare admission of its challenges, the council appealed to residents to assist in road maintenance.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Jul. 16, 2026
1k people in Byo flats built for 159
“Burombo was also designed for bachelors and has 159 housing units. Today, instead of accommodating about 159 occupants, it is home to nearly 1 000 people,” Sibanda said.
By Jeffrey Muvundisi
Jul. 16, 2026
Council pushes for new market for vendors
With formal employment options shrinking, the informal sector has become the primary source of income for hundreds of thousands of urban citizens.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 12, 2026
Bulawayo reorganises informal traders
The move forms part of broader efforts to reorganise informal trading operations while balancing infrastructure rehabilitation, traffic management and economic activity.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 9, 2026
Water contamination detected in Bulawayo suburbs
Four of the eight samples tested positive for non-faecal coliforms, two were positive for faecal coliforms, and three showed high total colony counts, prompting further monitoring in the area.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 9, 2026
